Assam, India - MCQ Quizzes (R/P) - Area Wise
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Q1. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Q1. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
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Q2. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
Q2. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Jorhat was established as the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom in 1794 by King Gaurinath Singha. It replaced Rangpur, which had been the capital since 1696.
Jorhat was established as the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom in 1794 by King Gaurinath Singha. It replaced Rangpur, which had been the capital since 1696.
Jorhat was established as the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom in 1794 by King Gaurinath Singha. It replaced Rangpur, which had been the capital since 1696.
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Q3. Who was the most renowned king of the Kochs?
Q3. Who was the most renowned king of the Kochs?
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
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Q4. Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823?
Q4. Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823?
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
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Q5. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Q5. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
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Q6. Who was Kuranganayani?
Q6. Who was Kuranganayani?
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.
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Q7. The only Ramsar site wetland in Assam is the
Q7. The only Ramsar site wetland in Assam is the
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
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Q8. Who was the founder of Varman Dynasty?
Q8. Who was the founder of Varman Dynasty?
Answer: (B) Pushyavarman
Answer: (B) Pushyavarman
Answer: (B) Pushyavarman
Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.
Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.
Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.
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Q9. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q9. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
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Q10. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Q10. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Answer: (D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970.
Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
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